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Kwibuka documentary was directed by Belgian-Rwandan filmmaker Jonas D'Adesky, Kwibuka stars French-Rwandan actress Sonia Rolland as Lia

Top films screening at Kigali Cine Junction

Friday, July 24, 2026

The fourth edition of Kigali Cine Junction (KCJ), kicked off on Wednesday, July 22.

Kigali Cine Junction extends special screening to Rwandan films

Thursday, July 23, 2026

The fourth edition of the iKON Film and Television Awards is set to take place on December 12, 2026, in Kampala, Uganda. Courtesy

Expanded iKON Awards 2026 moved to December

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Jumanji (1995). COURTESY

Movie corner: Six 1990s family films that still hold up

Friday, July 17, 2026

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for his roles in Jurassic Park, The Piano and Peaky Blinders, has died at the age of 78.

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies aged 78

Monday, July 13, 2026

Since its debut in 2013, Rick and Morty has become one of the most influential adult animated series of the past decade. It was created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon

Six animated series worth streaming this weekend

Friday, July 10, 2026

“The 600” tells the story of a battalion of 600 Rwandan Patriotic Army (RPA) soldiers stationed at the Parliamentary Building at the start of the genocide. File

Movie corner: Four films that tell Rwanda’s liberation story

Friday, July 03, 2026

A group of 15 Rwandan film professionals is in South Korea for a two-week training programme. Courtesy

Rwandan filmmakers begin two-week training programme in Korea

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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Five must-watch basketball films for every hoops fan

Friday, June 26, 2026

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was directed by Ben Stiller and released in 2013.

Five feel-good films that still hold up years later

Friday, June 12, 2026

Rwandan filmmaker and musician Jacques Muligande, widely known as Mighty Popo, speaks to The New Times during an interview. File

Mighty Popo’s ‘Killer Music’ to screen at Africa Film Festival in South Korea

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Langwida, 64, is remembered for her role in the long-running Radio Rwanda drama “Urunana.” COURTESY

Rwandan voice actor Nyirabagande ‘Langwida’ dies

Monday, June 08, 2026

When The Matrix premiered in 1999, audiences were drawn to its visual effects and action sequences.

Weekend watch: Five films that challenge the way we think

Friday, June 05, 2026

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Movies: Standout picks for your weekend watchlist

Friday, May 29, 2026

Visitors tour inside Angelo Bertrand Kwizera's exhibition on Saturday, May 23, as he hosted his first-ever photo exhibition titled “Becoming.” Courtesy

Becoming: Storyteller portrays child’s career dream through the lens

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Dusabejambo’s film ‘Ben’Imana’ won two top awards, including Camera d’Or and FIPRESCI Prize, at Cannes Festival on Saturday, May 23. Courtesy photos

Ben’Imana’s Cannes triumph signals new era for Rwandan cinema

Monday, May 25, 2026

A scene in Phone Booth.

Five movies that take place in a single location

Friday, May 22, 2026

The Usual Suspects

Weekend watch: Six movies where the villain wins

Friday, May 15, 2026

Rwandan filmmaker Mutiganda wa Nkunda is among 36 African creatives selected for the 17th edition of the Durban FilmMart.

Mutiganda wa Nkunda selected for Durban FilmMart 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Filmmakers, designers and cultural curators gather around a shared mission_ to record Rwanda’s history with care, accuracy and a distinctly Rwandan point of view. COURTESY

Rwandan filmmakers reclaim Genocide narratives through own productions

Monday, May 11, 2026